Which of the following statements about the financing of OASDI and Medicare is (are) true? I. There is a maximum taxable wage base for OASDI. II. There is a maximum taxable wage base for Part A of Medicare. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II […]
Which of the following statements about taxation of Social Security retirement benefits under federal law is (are) true? I. Social Security retirement benefits are never considered taxable income. II. Up to 85 percent of Social Security retirement benefits may be considered taxable income, depending on the amount of other income received by the beneficiary. A) […]
Which of the following would help to reduce the long-range OASDI actuarial deficit? A) increasing the payroll tax rate B) increasing benefits C) reducing the taxable wage base D) increasing the cost of living adjustment ANSWER Answer: A
Beth was injured at work and is eligible to receive workers compensation benefits. All of the following benefits are provided under workers compensation EXCEPT A) disability income. B) retirement benefits for dependents. C) rehabilitation benefits. D) medical care. ANSWER Answer: B
Under Part A of Medicare, how is reimbursement for inpatient hospital care determined? A) The amount billed to Medicare by the hospital is the amount Medicare pays. B) Eighty percent of the hospital’s regular charge for care is paid. C) The hospital’s usual, reasonable, and customary charge is paid. D) Hospital care is classified into […]
Under one type of Medicare Advantage Plan, members of the plan can see any doctor or health services provider that accepts Medicare patients. If members receive care outside the network of member physicians and care facilities, they must pay higher out-of-pocket costs. This type of Medicare Advantage Plan is a A) Medicare HMO. B) Medicare […]
The goal of profit maximization ignores the risk of financial decisions. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Which of the following statements concerning Medicare Prescription Drug Plans is (are) true? I. The monthly premium is based on the health status of the beneficiary and the number of prescriptions the beneficiary needs. II. After the beneficiary has paid an initial deductible, Medicare pays the entire cost of all prescription drugs the beneficiary needs. […]
All of the following statements about the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan are true EXCEPT A) Medicare prescription drug coverage is available to all Medicare beneficiaries. B) Medicare prescription drug coverage is funded exclusively through the Part A payroll tax. C) The Medicare prescription drug program provides financial help for beneficiaries with limited income and financial […]
EFG Company experienced a reduced demand for its products during a recession. EFG managers were considering laying off some workers when the personnel director said, “Let’s not lay off these workers. If we do, our unemployment insurance premiums will increase. The state considers employment stability when determining our premium.” Considering the firm’s employment record when […]